Marketing Manager

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JKS are seeking a Marketing Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. As Marketing Manager, you and the team will be responsible for the marketing and design for our Indian restaurants (Gymkhana, Trishna, Brigadiers and Ambassadors Clubhouse). This role involves developing and executing marketing strategy for the brands that will translate globally and deliver results both commercially and creatively. You will be responsible for ensuring marketing standards are maintained while also driving covers and sales.

The Position:

• Develop and implement a brand and partnerships strategy that will grow the JKS Indian restaurants into market leading global brands.
• Strategise, execute and report ROI on creative-forward digital marketing.
• Build a comprehensive annual marketing roadmap that will support both the growth objectives of each individual restaurant and the brands as a whole.
• Lead the execution and implementation of marketing initiatives, enabling the Marketing Team to hit long-term and short-term goals.
• Work with creative, design and videography teams both internal and freelance to create innovative brand collateral and campaigns which stand out in the market.
• Manage PR agency partners and ensure they are meeting objectives, providing demonstrable ROI.
• Strategise and execute new brand launch marketing plans.
• Strategise, secure and execute creative brand collaborations and partnerships.
• Create relationships with other leading brands that share our values and make them a reality.
• Work collaboratively with the team to define measurable metrics for brand value and use them to judge the success of brand marketing efforts.
• Experience with CRM - creating campaigns, automations and using website CMS systems and regularly updating websites.
• Own and ensure that brand initiatives are contributing to the commercial success of the business.
• Demonstrate how brand initiatives are helping drive increased covers and top-line sales.
• Continually measure success through key performance metrics and tracking tools to provide market research, forecasts, competitive analysis, campaign results and consumer trends in order to translate results into actionable insights for the team.
• Occasionally support other JKS brands as required.

Who You Are:

• You will need to have a broad knowledge of marketing across multi-platforms: print, digital, video, social media and press.
• Growth mindset with proven track record of developing and embodying a culture of rapid experimentation and continuous learning.
• Commercially driven.
• Savvy with creating market-leading content with an iPhone.
• A compelling writer able to translate raw ideas from stakeholders into narrative brand copy that drives engagement and results.
• Minimum 3 years experience in brand forward marketing role at a consumer facing brand in the premium/luxury space (experience in food and beverage or other hospitality a plus).
• A passion for restaurants and a keen knowledge of the London scene and global landscape.
• Ability to manage a large number of stakeholders.
• Critical thinking, strategic acumen, and market insight.
• Experience working on an international brand a plus.
• Experience with Adobe or other creative tools and paid media is a plus.

Benefits & Culture:

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier.
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Financial Advice.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar.
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.
• Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days).
• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral.
• Staff parties & long service awards.

The Group:

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 6 Michelin stars, 6 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024. The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table and Sabor, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound. JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.